• Infrared Connection
• Determine if IrDA Port is Working
• Set Up IrDA
• Connect the Camera to the Computer
• Error Communicating with the Camera

IrDA (Infrared Data Association) is a serial interface that moves data with an infrared (invisible) light instead of a cable. IrDA-compliant devices use both a transmitting mode and a receiving mode to acknowledge receipt of information, generate responses, and detect the presence of another IrDA device. If your computer is IrDA 1.0 compliant or later (IrDA chip set, IrDA transceiver, and IrDA device drivers) and you are running WINDOWS 95, you can connect the camera to your computer using an infrared connection. WINDOWS NT does not support an infrared connection. Both the DC220 camera and the DC260 camera are IrDA 1.0-compliant devices and transfer data up to 115.2 Kb/per second.

WINDOWS 95 creates two virtual ports for infrared devices: COM 1-9 for serial transfers and LPT 2-3 for printers. The exact virtual port assigned is determined by other ports on your system. Some systems may require that the serial COM port be disabled before IrDA operates. You should check with your computer manufacturer for the proper configuration for your system.

To determine if the IrDA port on your computer is working, do the following:

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel.

3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Infrared icon and check that IrDA is active.

4. Turn on the camera and set the Mode dial to Capture.

5. Activate the LCD screen on the back of the camera by pressing the camera Display button. Point the front lens of the camera directly at the IrDA port on your computer and move the camera to within a few inches of the IrDA port.

6. Observe the IrDA port using only the LCD on the back of the camera for viewing. Approximately every three seconds, you should see a bright series of flashes in the LCD, indicating that the port is working.

7. If the port is not working, contact the computer manufacturer.

These generic steps will assist you in setting up IrDA connectivity. However, these steps may not match the instructions provided by your computer manufacturer. In case of discrepancy, consult the computer User's Guide or contact the manufacturer.

1. Determine if your computer is equipped with a factory-installed IrDA port and internal or external transceiver.

2. Determine if IrDA support is turned on in the computer BIOS. Refer to the computer User's Guide for instructions on examining the BIOS setting or contact the computer manufacturer.

3. Restart the computer.

4. Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel.

5. Double-click the System icon in the Control Panel window. (The system is identified in the System section, located in the right-hand side of the window.)

   If your system is identified as WINDOWS 95 4.00.950 or 4.00 950A software, get the IrDA Software Patch from http://www.microsoft.com, and then search for IrDA.

   Before installing the patch, read and understand all the instructions provided by Microsoft.

   MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95 4.00.950B or later, IrDA support is either preloaded on your system or directly available on the original distribution media.

To connect the camera to the computer

1. Turn on the camera.

2. Set the Mode dial to Connect.

3. Position the camera infrared transceiver so it is facing the computer infrared receiver. When the two infrared ports establish contact, the computer beeps.

   Note: If you do not have IrDA installed on your computer, contact your computer manufacturer. There are several options available to add IrDA capability to your system.

If your computer has an IrDA connection but communication cannot be established, the IrDA drivers may not be installed properly. For more information on installing the drivers, check the WINDOWS User's Guide or call your local Microsoft dealer.

Updated 3 March 1999

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